Cloud Operations Engineer

Brief Description Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience is acceptable. Minimum 5+ years of experience in Azure cloud operations, with a demonstrated focus on security and vulnerability management. Proven track record of managing and securing large-scale Azure environments in production. Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning, remediation, and compliance in enterprise cloud environments. Extensive experience in responding to and managing security incidents and threat mitigation in Azure. Preferred SkillsTechnical Skills

Azure Expertise:

In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including but not limited to: Azure Security Center Azure Defender Azure Key Vault Azure Policy Azure Sentinel (SIEM) Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)

Security and Vulnerability Tools:

Proficiency with vulnerability scanning and management tools like Qualys, Tenable Nessus, or Rapid7. Experience with Azure-native security tools for threat detection and remediation. Infrastructure Hardening: Strong knowledge of security best practices for securing virtual machines, storage accounts, AKS, and network components. Familiarity with zero-trust architecture principles and implementation in Azure.

Automation & Scripting:

Advanced skills in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, or other automation tools to remediate vulnerabilities and improve operational efficiency. Experience in integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines.

Certifications (Preferred or Mandatory)

Azure Cloud Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)

Security Certifications:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) CompTIA Security+ GIAC certifications (e.g., GCIH, GSEC, or GCED)

Other Requirements

Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards, such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, or HIPAA. Experience in performing and supporting audits related to cloud security. Proven ability to stay current with evolving cloud and cybersecurity trends.